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Windy Post Granite Cross

Windy Post Granite Cross

Highlight • Religious Site

Windy Post Granite Cross

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Location: Whitchurch, West Devon, Devon, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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JakobusPilger

June 8, 2024

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Here the hiker passes an ancient wayside cross made of granite. This small, sacred monument does not impress with a special or even striking design. Rather, it is the symbol of faith that has aged in simple dignity - and at the same time a sign along the way - that still leaves a deep impression in the middle of this lonely landscape. It can be assumed that the builders at the time did not just want to set up a profane wayside sign, but also asked for God's protection and blessing with this cross.

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Grace Mulligan

June 21, 2023

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Windy Post Granite Cross, or Beckamoor Cross, is a 16th-century medieval cross historically used to mark the course of major pathways across the moors. This cross marked the moorland route from Merrivale Bridge to Moortown and on to Tavistock.

RITTER MARTON 🐑 🐿

June 21, 2026

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Very nice spot for a break, this spot is really the windiest on the tour 😉

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Elevation 300 m

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Location: Whitchurch, West Devon, Devon, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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